Bill > HB607

This bill, titled "Constitutional Officers - Salaries," proposes to increase the annual salaries for four key state officials: the Comptroller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State, with these changes taking effect on October 1, 2026, and applying to terms of office beginning on or after January 1, 2027. Specifically, the Comptroller, Treasurer, and Attorney General will see their salaries rise incrementally over their terms, starting at $175,000 in the first year and reaching $185,000 thereafter, while the Secretary of State's salary will increase from $120,000 in the first year to $128,000 thereafter. The bill also clarifies that these salary adjustments will not affect individuals currently serving in these offices whose terms began before the effective date of this Act, but will apply to anyone appointed or elected to fill an unexpired term after the Act becomes law.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0607?ys=2026RS